Intern - Business Development

Job Description:

Dentsu Sports International (DSI) is looking for an ambitious Business Development Intern who will provide business and administrative support to the Global Commercial Team (GCT), servicing sports properties and brand clients worldwide.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Development for North America, this position will play a crucial role in supporting the commercial sales strategy in North America, assisting on regional and cross-border sales opportunities and projects. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of activities and be part of a growing team with consistent opportunities for career development and learning.  

Quick Info:

• This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week), from June 1 through August 7, 2026 requiring 2-3 days per week on-site in dentsu’s NYC office.

• Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm Eastern on March 16, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting market research, tracking market news & trends, and identifying brand prospects.

• Assist on pre-sales material creation, including but not limited to sales material compilation, presentation support, research on sales leads etc.

• Support in scheduling and following up daily meetings, business activities, departments' operations, inter-departments relationships.

• Complete tasks assigned by the DSI GCT and assist with other assigned responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications 

• Candidates actively pursuing a college degree preferred, relevant experience will also be considered

• Genuine interest in sports marketing, ideally partnerships/sponsorships

• Proactive and responsible approach to work, with the ability to handle ad-hoc tasks calmly and flexibly.

• Experience creating presentations in PowerPoint and basic design skills are a plus

• Proficiency in office software and internet applications.

• Exceptional communication, coordination, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to work independently and build strong relationships.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.

• Strong motor and high achiever.

Additional information

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.00. The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation. 

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be accepted until March 16, 2026.

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About Dentsu Sports International

Dentsu Sports International, Inc. (DSI) is a global sports network comprised of MKTG Sports + Entertainment, a global integrated sports and entertainment agency and Dentsu Sports, a leading commercial sales agency that brokers partnerships for leading sports rights holders including federations, leagues, events, teams, and venues. Born out of Dentsu Group, one of the world’s largest and highly regarded marketing communications companies, DSI leverages deep insights and its networks of seasoned, highly experienced team members to establish powerful connections between sports properties and brands to deliver end-to-end solutions for its clients.  DSI’s global business spans 8 countries with offices in 13 different cities across the world. DSI’s core mission is to be the most innovative and collaborative sport business network in the world. DSI believes that sport has the power to impact human behaviour and is committed to making lasting change and creating new value in the sports business.

About Dentsu Group (dentsu)

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s a